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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,460

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,824

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $42,020
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 700
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Sunroof         1,000
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 645
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Sunroof         920
Options (change) 8,035 8,035 8,035 8,035 1,700
Options (change) 7,474 7,474 7,474 7,474 1,565
Destination 775 775 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,460 $42,210 $46,810 $47,410 $39,645
Total Invoice $35,824 $39,311 $43,589 $44,147 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year20072007200720072017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6168hp E
TransmissionM6T7M6T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$38,460$42,210$46,810$47,410$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,460$40,985$46,010$45,385$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0
Total Invoice$35,824$39,311$43,589$44,147$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,824$38,170$42,844$42,261$34,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$7,020$6,437$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072007200720072017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Classi3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$3,105$4,330$3,905$5,130$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-2,240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072017
ModelC-Classi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.2 in
Length178.4 in157.4 in
Width68.0 in69.9 in
Height55.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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